The 7 Best Restaurants at Disney Springs, Ranked by a Local
Disney Springs has more than 60 places to eat, and most lists just copy the map. This one ranks the seven that earn a reservation, based on what each kitchen actually does best, when to go, and what to order. Every pick links into the Wayfind app for live hours, photos, and directions.
1. The Boathouse
Steak and seafood on the water with the amphicar launch as dinner theater. The filet and the baked Alaska are the plays; ask for dock seating at sunset.
Insider tip: Walk-up bar seating is the locals' workaround when reservations are gone.
Open in Wayfind2. Morimoto Asia
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's pan-Asian flagship. The Peking duck for two is the signature and worth planning around.
Insider tip: Lunch menu carries several dinner items at lower prices.
Open in Wayfind3. Homecomin'
Chef Art Smith's Florida comfort food. The fried chicken and doughnuts made this the Springs' hardest table; hummingbird cake to finish.
Insider tip: The bar pours moonshine cocktails without the dining wait.
Open in Wayfind4. Wine Bar George
The only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in Florida, 140+ wines by the glass and ounce, and the frozen wine slushies are better than they have any right to be.
Insider tip: Go for the burger; it quietly competes with the wine.
Open in Wayfind5. Jaleo by José Andrés
Spanish tapas from a legendary chef; the paella cooked over wood fire and the gin and tonics carry the menu.
Insider tip: Weekday lunch is the value window.
Open in Wayfind6. Gideon's Bakehouse
The half-pound cookies with the cult line. The virtual queue opens in the morning and caps fast.
Insider tip: Join the virtual line before noon, then shop while you wait.
Open in Wayfind7. Chef Art Smith's take on brunch or T-REX for families
If you're with kids who need spectacle, T-REX delivers animatronic dinosaurs and a menu built for them. Adults dining without kids should trade it for any pick above.
Insider tip: Ask for the Ice Cave room.
Open in WayfindGood to know
Do you need park tickets for Disney Springs?
No. Disney Springs is free to enter, parking is free, and none of these restaurants require park admission.
How far ahead should you book?
60 days for The Boathouse and Homecomin' on weekends; walk-ups are realistic on weekday afternoons.
Planning the rest of your trip? Wayfind ranks every restaurant, attraction, and hotel near you with live hours and honest scores, and our Orlando culture guide covers what to eat, say, and never skip.